There are
2,904 mi
from Hayward, CA to Paterson, NJ
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 2 hours to go from Hayward, California to Paterson, New Jersey.
The flight distance (direct flight from Hayward, CA to Paterson, NJ) is 2,539.61 mi.
2,904 mi = 3.22 kms